I certainly would prefer to avoid legal fees, but cutting him a check under the circumstances just isn't happening.

Because you have your work cut out on smoke remediation anyway (check some other forums on that) whether it is next week, next year or in five years.

In my case they didn't honor that and cut it short.     

You can also cut your teeth partnering w/experts and earn/learn while you get more familiar w/the markets.  

Maybe my math is off, or missing some loan amounts where interests might be lower, or have to be creative, but it cuts profit in half and makes MY project not worth it.

Do not cut any corners.  

Do not cut any corners to make something look better.  

There are also a ton of investors in the community that are always looking to help, even in a cut throat environment.

Something to keep in mind too, the city recently finished a light rail that runs along the backside of UH (Scott St.) that cuts through to EaDo and basically in the heart of third ward.Down along Elgin & 59/288 the city should be wrapping up a $30 million rehab project for emancipation park this month.

They can definitely add property value.I had to cut down a nice cherry blossom tree in my yard a while back.